A Fine Swiss enamelled and split-pearl set gold vinaigrette
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A Fine Swiss enamelled and split-pearl set gold vinaigrette

BY MOULINIÉ & BAUTTE, MARKED, GENEVA UNDER FRENCH OCCUPATION 1809-1814, STRUCK WITH THE 'PETITE RÉCENSE' FOR PARIS 1809-1819

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A Fine Swiss enamelled and split-pearl set gold vinaigrette
by Moulinié & Bautte, marked, Geneva under French occupation 1809-1814, struck with the 'petite récense' for Paris 1809-1819
Navette shaped, the cover formed as a stylized flower bud enamelled in red, with vari-coloured green enamelled foliage, against a black ground, the bud, stem and leaves set with pearls, the reverse enamelled in blue with a garland border highlighted in white, the blue-enamelled sides with gold paterae and white rope-twist lower border, the grille bright-cut as a pinecone, marked inside cover, base, and grille
1¾ in. (45 mm.) long
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

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